Stuff the Bus 2016
Fairfax County is promoting its annual "Stuff the Bus: Helping Fairfax Families" program at 14 locations from Jan. 16 to Feb. 15, 2016. This collaborative program, now in its sixth year, is a partnership among Fairfax County Government, local grocery stores and nonprofits to restock the shelves.
Each week a Fastran bus staffed by MV Transportation personnel will park at a different location and collect food donations. The campaign kicks off Saturday, Jan. 16, the weekend leading up to the Martin Luther King Day of Service, and will run each weekend until President’s Day, Monday, Feb. 15.
All donation hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Stuff the Bus dates and locations:
Saturday, Jan. 23 - Vienna Giant, 359 Maple Avenue E., Vienna. Benefiting Committee for Helping Others.
Saturday, Jan. 30 - McLean Giant, 1454 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. Benefiting Share, Inc.
McLean Community Players Seek Volunteers
The McLean Community Players are seeking volunteers, preferably retirees who can work during the day on weekdays as well as weekends, to build scenery for MCP productions. There is a relaxed schedule for each show. No experience is required. The MCP construction crew will train volunteers and provide all tools and equipment. Sets are constructed at MCP’s fully equipped scene shop in Herndon. Call the scene shop manager at 703-304-3176 to schedule a visit and talk. For more information about the McLean Community Players, please visit www.McLeanPlayers.org.
Jewel Scholarship Deadline Feb. 18
The Joyce-Gillespie-Harrington Educational and Charitable Foundation, Inc., (JGH) invites applicants for its 36th Annual Jewel Scholarship award. The $1,500 scholarship is awarded to 10 local students aspiring to pursue an undergraduate degree at an accredited college or university. The scholarship assists with tuition and other educational expenses.
For over 36 years, JGH has recognized and awarded certificates of achievement and scholarships to high achieving, socially and/or economically disadvantaged students during its annual awards program in June. Applications for the Jewel Scholarship are being accepted from Jan. 4 through Feb. 18. For details and the application, please visit www.JGHFDN.org.